First railway bridge in Prague - Karlín, Praha, CZ
Posted by: 
Noe1
N 50° 05.650 E 014° 26.494
33U E 460057 N 5549250
The oldest railway bridge in Prague, the longest in the Czech Republic and one of the longest ever built in Europe in the 19th century.
Waymark Code: WMMVDT
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/08/2014
Views: 64
Karlin Bridge is the work of a famous engineer, Alois Negrelli, the designer of the Suez Canal.The construction of the viaduct was initiated in 1846 and finalized in 1850, a record interval even for present times. The construction was carried out by Bratri Kleinove and Vojtech Lanna companies and was launched in high celebration on June 1, 1850, the Austrian authorities.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1850
More Information - Web URL: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.